Vehicular accessory control panel
US7138727B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2360/188
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus in an instrument panel of a vehicle includes a first accessory control unit disposed in the instrument panel and a second accessory control unit disposed in the instrument panel. The second accessory control unit is juxtaposed with the first accessory control unit. A moveable switch panel is deployable in a first position covering at least a portion of the first accessory control unit and is deployable in a second position covering at least a portion of the second accessory control unit. The movable switch panel includes a plurality of manually actuable switch elements adaptable in response to being deployed in the first or second position to provide a first set of switch functions while in the second position and a second set of switch functions while in the first position.
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